Battlefield 3

[Dragonistic]

^ Can't say I've run into that problem in my last matches... Is this recent? I know there was server maintenance in prep for the new patch.

Same here, I still get freezes every now and then though. Not to often, but noticeable nonetheless.

Also good few rounds last night Dzidza, some really good battles 👍

 

[RYAN]

It is, the L85 provides controllability over range due to a lower ROF and low(est) vertical recoil so I run it with a 3.4x and grip (4x didn't feel right when I tried it first time and visual recoil is slightly reduced with the 3.4) and I generally don't get to close until needed. It doesn't provide the same sort of damage per second as the F2000, AEK and FAMAS which are all the weapons of choice for downing enemies fastest at closer range, but I choose weapons based on what I prefer in real life and the look of. It's actually one of the slowest ROF weapons in the class, you may be surprised to know all assault rifles deal the same damage per bullet, minimum and maximum, so only ROF affects damage dealing power but you get higher recoil for high ROF rifles and often poor reload times (though the L85 is actually quite slow as well).

It's a playstyle thing once again, I feel I personally don't need a super high ROF most of the time and I miss the controllability when it's gone. All of the assault rifles right now are decent (except the AN94 to my knowledge, the G3 is very unique by the looks to but I don't have it and haven't used it), so they're all worth a go to pick a favourite. The FAMAS deals most damage, but the AEK deals similar with less recoil, the F2000 is somewhere around the same mark, the M16 and M416 are middle grounds and most versatile with awesome reload times and the L85 provides the most accuracy. Yet to try the KH2002, seems to fit around the M16 and 416 with slower reload but the recoil may be slightly lower.

if You are looking for a new AR i couldnt recommend the KH2002 enough, its so accurate
and is brilliant with even just the irons sights at first. At the moment i have a foregrip, surpressor and kobra rds. It's a very nice weapon, at first i was sceptical because of the 3 round burst only but i find with a quick double tap i can get 6 rounds out way quicker than with a full auto. I urge you all to try it

 

[dzidza]

Same here, I still get freezes every now and then though. Not to often, but noticeable nonetheless.

Also good few rounds last night Dzidza, some really good battles 👍

Yeap mate, we had a few nice rounds, it will happen again :-)

This problem had been persistent from the beginning. After I join first match, i have about 15 min before i get disconnected, and after I rejoin or join new game, it doesn't happen any more. All my quits are from being disconnected from the first game I join :-(

 

[Dragonistic]

if You are looking for a new AR i couldnt recommend the KH2002 enough, its so accurate
and is brilliant with even just the irons sights at first. At the moment i have a foregrip, surpressor and kobra rds. It's a very nice weapon, at first i was sceptical because of the 3 round burst only but i find with a quick double tap i can get 6 rounds out way quicker than with a full auto. I urge you all to try it

Noted, and I will avoid the weapon accordingly now I know there's no full auto . 3 burst used to be (a long time ago in other games) my preference, but I would rather have full control over how long my burst is and the ultimate fire-rate is still the same as an M16A3 which I can control my bursts with. I discovered how annoying burst fire is when I got the M16A4 and tried it, being forced in to fixed burst was more irritating then useful if you can control your own bursts on full auto instead whilst making full auto fire easier (you can match the fire rate with either at 800RPM, same as the KH2002 which sits in the middle of the fire rate on ARs with the M16s).

 

[Brett]

I finally managed the first Service Star for the Recon class. In the process, I also ranked up and unlocked the AS Val. The AS Val is incredibly handy in close quarters. I have not looked at the stats for the AS Val, but I would be willing to guess it hits harder than the MP7 and P90. (Just looked it up and that is the case.) Much like the MP7 without Extended Magazines though, the AS Val suffers from a lack of magazine capacity. Twenty bullets are used incredibly quickly with the Val.

I played around with the L96 a bit also and I really like the weapon. I am not sure if I like the L96 or M40A5 more, but I like both quite a bit. The M98B is also a very good weapon, but the L96 or M40A5 just feel better.

 

[gogatrs]

Yeap mate, we had a few nice rounds, it will happen again :-)

This problem had been persistent from the beginning. After I join first match, i have about 15 min before i get disconnected, and after I rejoin or join new game, it doesn't happen any more. All my quits are from being disconnected from the first game I join :-(

I've noticed that when I get DC'd, I try to immediately rejoin the server and every single time (so far), the server is full.
Dunno if it's my mind just playing tricks on me, or what. But that's what I've noticed.

 

[Dragonistic]

I played around with the L96 a bit also and I really like the weapon. I am not sure if I like the L96 or M40A5 more, but I like both quite a bit. The M98B is also a very good weapon, but the L96 or M40A5 just feel better.

The L96 has a faster round and less bullet drop IIRC then the M40 (M40 has the slowest round of the bolt actions, perhaps only the SKS bullet travels slower of all Recon primaries, it also has most bullet drop of the boltys I believe). That makes the L96 technically superior, it's theoretically better suited to longer ranges than the M40 and only top trumped in this by the M98B which comes with a slower fire rate as balance. Ultimately however it's down to preference, I like the way the M40 looks and I know the rifle well so I'm not motivated to try the L96 but it sounds like a nice bit of kit if not superior by objective measures in most respects.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Console gets better server browser, patch details coming "tomorrow"

 

[Brett]

The L96 has a faster round and less bullet drop IIRC then the M40 (M40 has the slowest round of the bolt actions, perhaps only the SKS bullet travels slower of all Recon primaries, it also has most bullet drop of the boltys I believe). That makes the L96 technically superior, it's theoretically better suited to longer ranges than the M40 and only top trumped in this by the M98B which comes with a slower fire rate as balance. Ultimately however it's down to preference, I like the way the M40 looks and I know the rifle well so I'm not motivated to try the L96 but it sounds like a nice bit of kit if not superior by objective measures in most respects.

You forgot to mention that the L96 is also British . . . that should give you enough motivated to try it out.

When comparing both the M40A5 and the L96 to the M98B, the faster fire rate is likely what makes me like both more. This probably has to do with the fact that I do not do long range sniping. My longest kill is only 303 meters. I use the two bolt action weapons to primarily reach beyond 100 meters, where the other weapon class start to have recoil issues creep up. The faster fire rate comes in handy at those distances. A semi-auto is likely more effective at these type of distance, but the delay between shots with a bolt action forces me to be more accurate with my shot placement.

 

[Patrick]

NEW PLAYLIST Types

[DICE] BF3 Classic Only
Features: Rush, Conquest, -- No B2K DLC Required.
Caspian Boarder – CQ
Op. Metro – Rush
Op. Firestorm – CQ
Kharg Island – RUSH
Grand Bazaar – RUSH
Seine Crossing – RUSH
Noshahr Canals – CQ
Damavand Peak – RUSH
Tehran Highway – CQ

[DICE] Urban Warfare
Features: Rush, Conquest, -- B2K DLC Required
Grand Bazar – CQ
Seine Crossing – RUSH
Sharqi Peninsula – CQ
Damavand Peak – RUSH
Tehran Highway – RUSH
Strike and Karkand – CQ
Grand Bazaar – RUSH
Seine Crossing – CQ
Sharqi Pen – RUSH
Damavand Peak – CQ
Tehran Highway – Conquest
Strike and Karkand - RUSH

[DICE] Back to Karkand Only
Features: B2K DLC Only Maps, Conquest and Rush Modes, -- B2K DLC Required
Wake Island – CQ
Strike and Karkand – RUSH
Gulf of Oman – CQ
Sharqi Peninsula – RUSH
Wake Island – RUSH
Strike and Karkand – CQ
Gulf of Oman – RUSH
Sharqi Pen – CQ

[DICE] Epic Battles
Features: Conquest on large maps only – B2K DLC Required
Wake Island – CQ
Caspian Boarder – CQ
Op. Firestorm – CQ
Kharg Island – CQ
Gulf of Oman – CQ
Sharqi Peninsula – CQ

[DICE] Most Popular
Features: TDM, Rush, Conquest on Popular Maps, -- No B2K DLC Required
Noshahr Canals – TDM
Op. Metro – RUSH
Caspian Boarder – CQ
Op. Firestorm – CQ
Damavand Peak – RUSH
Kharg Island – TDM

[DICE] Soldier Skirmishes
Features: TDM, Rush and Conquest urban maps, -- B2K DLC Required
Op. Metro – TDM
Seine Crossing – CQ
Grand Bazaar – TDM
Noshahr Canals – TDM
Strike and Karkand – RUSH
Damavand Peak – CQ
Op. Metro – RUSH
Seine Crossing – TDM
Grand Bazaar – CQ
Strike and Karkand – CQ
Damavand Peak – TDM

[DICE] Deathmatch Action
Features: TDM and SQDM on various maps [16-player limit] – B2K DLC Required
Op. Metro- TDM
Grand Bazaar – SQDM
Strike and Karkand – TDM
Sharqi Peninsula – SQFM
Seine Crossing – SQDM
Tehran Highway – TDM
Noshahr Canals – SQDM
Kharg Island – TDM
Op. Firestorm – SQDM
Seine Crossing – TDM
Tehran Highway – SQDM
Op. Metro Squad -- SQDM

You'll find me on the Epic Battles playlist.

 

[toyotsupra]

When is the new update out for this game?

 

[Patrick]

The release date of the patch will be told tomorrow.

 

[Brett]

That would have been a tough game to be in on the opposing team.

 

[Dragonistic]

You forgot to mention that the L96 is also British . . . that should give you enough motivated to try it out.

Ordinarily I would, which is why the L85 is my top weapon on assault but I just don't like the way the L96 looks and the M40 has sort of always been there for me in most FPS games.

That being said, right now the Mk11 is topping my list overall for the rifles, with the suppressor and bipod it is just satisfying, I've used it so much now I feel so confident with it and I can use it on every map where I feel it can easily outperform a bolt action in combat. As an example on Damavand if you're aiming down one of the tunnels on the side and 2-3 guys walk down, you can cap the first relatively easily but if you miss or another guy is brave enough to take shots and suppress you, suddenly you can't hit a thing when I can fire down a full cartridge from my Mk11 and end a squad. It's 1 shot kill range is quite low with the silencer, but ultimately you can fire as much as you like until they look in your direction but most opponents don't get that luxury. The M39, SVD and QBU88 could do the same thing, but the Mk11 looks the part with the silencer and has fastest reload.

 

[Speedy Samurai]

You've got nothing to feel guilty about mate; it's your game to play your way and although we joke around about the USAS, it is by no means invincible. In fact, since I changed away from it, I've increased my K: D ratio!

As for which AR to try, remember, they will all feel different as they are changing foregrip/ heavy barrel effects across the board. Blitz is right, they aren't altering the M416, other then the accessory tweaks

-The FAMAS is a great weapon, get the first shot in and its a guaranteed kill due to its mad ROF. Penalty is the reload time which has caught me out plenty of times (4.5 secs). Nevertheless, it is my AR of choice. Doesn't seem to be getting a nerf in the patch

- M416 is my second choice. A bit punchier then the FAMAS as close range (less bullets needed to down an enemy) but it is traded off with a slower ROF and I felt more recoil. Still, a very good weapon.

- F2000 is kind of a cross between the two above. Small clip, high ROF, quite a bit of recoil. I haven't tried it much, but it seems pretty good.

I'd say stick with the FAMAS until you have unlocked a good few sights. I found Holo to be most effective, but each to their own.

Once you have gotten used to the M416, you can try on the IAR from support as they are share similar weapon characteristics. From that you might then migrate to belt fed LMGs which are recoil beasts but have their own virtues.

@ neema_t: Hope so too, although some weapon changes feel like changes for the sake of changes...

I believe the FAMAS is seeing a nerf in terms of adding recoil in the next patch. People are complaining about the FAMAS being OP much like the USAS.

I have done most of my damage with the M416. I loved that gun, but after getting my 500th kill and mastery dog tag I started switching up the ARs to see what else I liked. The L85A2 is a monster and very accurate and controllable even with a heavy barrel attached but my new go-to rifle is the KH2002. It's a burst fire weapon but is very accurate so I find myself downing enemies quickly. Love it!

 

[Mike Rotch]

As an example on Damavand if you're aiming down one of the tunnels on the side and 2-3 guys walk down, you can cap the first relatively easily miss or another guy is brave enough to take shots and suppress you..

On the subject of suppression, equipping it as a squad perk and using the PKP is win. It is really easy to lock up one of those side tunnels at Damavand with some strategically placed claymores to cover side entrances, and then to cover the entry point from the shadows.

 

[Patrick]

*video*

That would have been a tough game to be in on the opposing team.

LevelCap is awesome. He has a bunch of great tips on flying.

 

[Brett]

I believe the FAMAS is seeing a nerf in terms of adding recoil in the next patch. People are complaining about the FAMAS being OP much like the USAS.

I have done most of my damage with the M416. I loved that gun, but after getting my 500th kill and mastery dog tag I started switching up the ARs to see what else I liked. The L85A2 is a monster and very accurate and controllable even with a heavy barrel attached but my new go-to rifle is the KH2002. It's a burst fire weapon but is very accurate so I find myself downing enemies quickly. Love it!

I believe I read that the FAMAS magazine size is being reduced to 25 bullets since the weapon model in game is a 25 round magazine.

 

[Dragonistic]

On the subject of suppression, equipping it as a squad perk and using the PKP is win. It is really easy to lock up one of those side tunnels at Damavand with some strategically placed claymores to cover side entrances, and then to cover the entry point from the shadows.

I struggled to warrant to use Suppression, I've been considering it for a while on my Recon class for certain maps and always consider it everytime I pick up a belt fed but usually I feel if I don't kill them I've fired enough to fully suppress them anyway. I may revisit it again however.

 

[NotThePrez]

Yeah, it's so the gun is more in line with the real FAMAS F1.

Anyway, I have a bit of an issue. Every time I try to use the Bipod on a weapon, whenever I move left/right to aim with it deployed, it immediately becomes undone. Is there a way to fix it, or is it just with me?

 

[Dragonistic]

No problems here, it only ever flips back up if I try to move my player when I aim to the limit of the bipod it just stops me turning further (Ps3).

 

[Mike Rotch]

That would have been a tough game to be in on the opposing team.

Everything is supposed to be rock-paper-scissors in BF3. I don't see the paper or the scissors when it comes to attack choppers and a half decent pilot.

 

[Caz]

New server browser options are up already.

Or am I a day behind in news? Trying to readjust after 2 months of 60 hour weeks of overnight shifts has me all messed up

 

[Daniel]

Ordinarily I would, which is why the L85 is my top weapon on assault but I just don't like the way the L96 looks and the M40 has sort of always been there for me in most FPS games.

That's the reason the L96 has been my favourite in FPS games The AWM/AWP is an alternative name (in Crossfire, Counterstrike alternatively), it's the L96 in Black Ops and a variant is in MW3

 

[BLITZ_69]

I've always loved the guns that look a little... different. The L96 has a molded stock unlike most other snipers. My other favorite gun (period) is the G36 line, specifically the G36C model. They just look so bad-ass, and when it's always the bad guys using them in movies, you know they have that extra appeal.

 

[phillgt2002]

**** Battlefield. Some asshole stole our Littlebird on Canals and used it against us. Not only did he use it against us he camped our Spawn ship whatever it is and I got so pissed. I wasn't thinking as it was like 2:00AM so I slammed my fists on my legs and there is a strain from my headphones to my ears so I broke the headphone end off into my TV it yanked the wire clean off. I tried to solder the headphone wire back to the end but I failed leaving my room smelling like burnt plastic. I ****ING HATE THIS GAME.

Also they were a Christmas present from my sister and she is going to be pissed.

 

[Tzun]

**** Battlefield. Some asshole stole our Littlebird on Canals and used it against us. Not only did he use it against us he camped our Spawn ship whatever it is and I got so pissed. I wasn't thinking as it was like 2:00AM so I slammed my fists on my legs and there is a strain from my headphones to my ears so I broke the headphone end off into my TV it yanked the wire clean off. I tried to solder the headphone wire back to the end but I failed leaving my room smelling like burnt plastic. I ****ING HATE THIS GAME.

Also they were a Christmas present from my sister and she is going to be pissed.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahah!!! Hahahaha!! Sorry about that but still Hahahahahahahhaha!!!!

 

[phillgt2002]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahah!!! Hahahaha!! Sorry about that but still Hahahahahahahhaha!!!!

My Face looks exactly like this. Seriously. That was the most frustrating thing I've came across in gaming to me.

 

[Caz]

Make sure you tell your sister that bf3 made you rage quit like Godzilla. !!!

 

[phillgt2002]

Make sure you tell your sister that bf3 made you rage quit like Godzilla. !!!

She'll find out tomorrow. She has to use my computer to finish homework while she is off on spring break. She will ask me why my room smells like plastic and I will have no answer. I'm also going to have to race to BestBuy before traffic starts. So damned pissed though.